Camavinga vs Saul vs Neves - Which midfielder do you think is the best option?

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As reported by the media these are our primary midfield targets. Even though the transfer window is nearing the deadline there is still a possibility we can get a midfielder so never say never. Which of these midfielders do you think is best for us and why?
 

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Neither really fits in my opinion, but if I had to choose one, Neves.

Not sure who would really be the best solution out there. Kimmich I suppose, but more realistically Rice.
 

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Neves. Acclimated to PL, superb passing range, can play defensive shielding role.
 

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Saul - he is the most similar to Carrick which is what we're crying out for.
 

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Neves is the closest to what we need right now. And we need to go for ‘now’, this team is good enough for trophies
 

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I'm going with Neves for our needs today. Camavinga is all potential, but Neves helps us compete right now
 

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Saul - he is the most similar to Carrick which is what we're crying out for.
Saul is nothing like Michael Carrick. Of those three, Neves is the closest.
 

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Do you watch him often? I've seen some opinions say he's a box to box
He’s not. He sits deep and sprays the ball about. But as of yet he’s not a Carrick, he’s a moments player. To be fair that Wolves team was ultra negative under Nuno so hard to fully judge!
 

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I thought it had all pretty much died down in terms of these links?
 

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He’s not. He sits deep and sprays the ball about. But as of yet he’s not a Carrick, he’s a moments player. To be fair that Wolves team was ultra negative under Nuno so hard to fully judge!
We definitely need a player that sits deep. We have enough box to box energetic midfielders
 

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To me none of them stand out as a must buy. That's not to say they don't offer something but they're not grabbing me so maybe it's better to see who emerges this year.

I don't think Saul is good enough and I also don't think he's of the right profile. You can play him with our current options but it doesn't seem to address our distribution.

Camavinga - I am not sure this guy is going to transform us immediately. He would be nice to get because he looks a talent, but I think he'd be a project in the PL, not a ready made solution.

Neves - I personally don't think he's at the level. He's been available for ages, nobody is queueing up. He seems to be on a few lists but never as the first option. I just think teams are way more aware of his flaws than we are. Posters get giddy about a raking pass. They're probably worried about his physical qualities, and whether he can be consistent enough if he's played as the distributor.
 

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I don’t think we’re going to buy one but Camavinga would be the way to go as he’s going to become very very good!
 

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I think Camavinga is a special talent but Ole wouldn't use him straight away, this season would be about blooding im in which is fine but doesn't address the issue of truly competing this season, something we should be more focused on now Ronaldo is here. So I'd say Neves, he's used to the PL and has lived in England for 3 years, plus we have 3 Portuguese players to help him settle in, and he can defend while offering the passing from midfield we desperately need, I get the concerns about his quickness across the grass but I wouldn't say he was less so than Jorginho and he'll have the legs and lungs next to him with either McTominay or Fred, like Jorginho has with Kante (obviously not to the same level).
 

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Thought this opinion piece in MEN was interesting.

Now that Neves is moved to a more defensive role where we would want him, he seems to not be the best fit. He still goes forward a lot, and has only won 50% of the ground duels so far this season.
Meaning that while he's a decent PL midfielder with good passing, he's maybe not a good fit for what we need.

https://www.manchestereveningnews.c...manchester-united-ruben-neves-wolves-21421344
 

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Neves for his passing ability.
 

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Ideally you buy Camavinga and loan in Saul, and evaluate again in 12/24 months.

Agree with Mike that Bellingham should be the long term target at 8.


No point going for Neves or other unattainable players at this point.

Rennes have a match this evening. If Cama again starts on the bench, the pressure on him to transfer would be immense.

We will see the same with Saul.
 

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Neves all day long. Camavinga huge potential but doesn't want to play here. Saul looks like he is gone past his peak.
 

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I'd say Camavinga, because eventhough he's very young, his potential is way higher than the other two.
 

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If Pogba stays - Camavinga (stronger defensively, carry the ball well)
if Pogba leaves - Saul or Neves (better in passing)
 

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Camavinga as hes the most combative/defensive and mouldable to be what we need. Then Saul, who can be many things and come up with big moments in big matches and the only thing he's really missing is being that main dictative passer. But he can be put next to someone who does that and he can do the honest hardwork winning the ball, running, dribbling and supporting the attack.

Neves I'm least convinced by in terms of where he is in his career. He's 24 now, unlike the young Camavinga and despite all the hype he has not been the player people liked to suggest he is in the past several years. He can pass and theres an occasional beauty long pass, and he can defend but certainly isnt a specialist at it. All the fees talked about in the past suggested he's twice that player, but he isnt. Last I heard was £35 million and I think thats still too high but more reasonable than in the past.
 

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I'd prefer us not sign anyone than Saul tbh. Just a waste of money and he wouldn't help us. I would be happy with signing any of Camavinga, Neves, Tchouaméni or Bissouma though
 

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I think Camavinga is a special talent but Ole wouldn't use him straight away, this season would be about blooding im in which is fine but doesn't address the issue of truly competing this season, something we should be more focused on now Ronaldo is here. So I'd say Neves, he's used to the PL and has lived in England for 3 years, plus we have 3 Portuguese players to help him settle in, and he can defend while offering the passing from midfield we desperately need, I get the concerns about his quickness across the grass but I wouldn't say he was less so than Jorginho and he'll have the legs and lungs next to him with either McTominay or Fred, like Jorginho has with Kante (obviously not to the same level).
Totally agree. Knowing Ole, Camavinga would be sitting on the bench and Ole will continue to play Fred and McTominay. If you ask me, I would buy Camavinga as he will be the long term project. To immediate contribute then Neves. Ronaldo only has 1-2 years window, we don't have time to wait for Camavinga. So it is Neves.
 

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I'd love it if we got Neves, he'd slot right in and PL proven. Second priority would be Saul, even though his recent form is poor I think he can return to previous form under a new environment. Camavinga would be a great long term investment but we need someone now.
 

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Camavinga, but I guess it depends on finances. Saul on loan would make a lot of sense if we can't afford a big transfer fee.
 

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Camavinga probably, although not sure we'll sign any of them. The pessimist in me thinks we blew the last of our budget on Ronaldo. not like I blame them cause I think he'll be class.
 

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I haven't actually watched him enough to have a real opinion, but I presume Camavinga will end up the best player of the three. However Neves is more what we need if the idea is to continue with the two man midfield pivot. Play him next to Fred (or Scott) and we continue to have plenty of defensive stability while significantly improving our passing and creativity.
 

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I think a midfielder is out of the question at the minute, we probably blew the rest of the budget on Ronaldo… I’m just wondering though if Ronaldo wasn’t available this summer could or would we of gone for a DM with what we have just spent on Ronaldo? Or another scenario what would we of done if we had already bought a DM aswell as the other players we have signed and then we found out Ronaldo was available? I think we’d of some how forked out for him just because it’s an opportunity not to miss and the glazers know if he’d of gone city then the protests would of been a lot worse this season.
 

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None of them, maybe this is why a DM has not been prioritized ? If we want to use Pogba effectively in the midfield whe need a pure DM who can play in a single pivot. The only one we have been linked with is Tchouaméni.

If we want Saul, Camavinga or Neves we probably need two of them and play Pogba on the left. McFred is a squad player and nothing more.

Just go for Trippier so we can have quality crosses from both sides now that we have Ronaldo imo
 

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Pogba‘s best role with us is wide playmaker imo; thus, I pick Neves to replace Pogba’s passing to keep Pogba away from deeper role.